Female and male first names beginning with the letter “H”..

HARKER

Male

English origin, derived from 'hearg', meaning 'temple' or 'shrine'. It was popularized by Bram Stoker's character Jonathan Harker in Dracula.

HARKIRAN

Female

Uncommon Indian name derived from Sanskrit words 'Har' (Lord Hari) and 'kiran' (ray of light), translating to "ray of light of Lord Hari" and signifying divine radiance or enlightenment.

HARKIRAT

Male

Indian name of Punjabi origin meaning "Acts of God.

HARKIRAT

Female

Male given name of Punjabi origin, composed of "Har" (God) and "Kirat" (deed), translating to "God's deed".

HARL

Male

English name derived from the Old English word "here," meaning 'army' or 'warrior,' originally signifying strength and bravery, commonly used among Anglo-Saxon nobility to wish their sons to grow into strong warriors.

HARLA

Female

Uncommon Irish given name with unknown precise meaning but possibly derived from "argath," meaning "pledge" or "oath." It originates from the Irish surname O'Hargan, historically associated with County Mayo and the Uí Fiachrach dynasty.

HARLAN

Male

American name derived from Old Germanic elements, meaning "land of an army." It was brought to America by English settlers and has been popular in the United States since the 19th century. Notable bearers include Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone and science fiction writer Harlan Ellison.

HARLAN

Female

English given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German word "Herilaz," meaning "army" or "war." It carries strong, powerful connotations reflecting its military origins.

HARLAND

Female

English given name of Old Norse origin, derived from "hár" meaning 'high' or 'strong', and "land" meaning 'land'. It translates to 'strong land' or 'high land'.

HARLAND

Male

English given name derived from Old English elements "here" (army or warrior) and "land", translating to "from the land of the warriors".

HARLD

Male

Harold is an Old English name of Germanic origin, meaning 'army wolf' or 'powerful warrior', brought to England by the Normans after 1066.

HARLE

Male

Uncommon yet notable name, likely of German or Celtic origin, meaning 'army' or 'noble ruler', associated with strength and leadership.

HARLEA

Female

Rare name of unknown origin with no widely recognized meaning or historical significance.

HARLEAN

Female

American female given name created by Jean Harlow, combining her parents' names Harriet and Carroll, with no specific meaning beyond its origin.

HARLEAUX

Female

Distinctive given name of French origin with no widely accepted meaning or historical documentation. Its unusual spelling and pronunciation make it stand out, while its French roots lend an air of sophistication. Despite its lack of history or meaning, Harleaux has gained some popularity in recent years among parents seeking unique names for their children.

HARLEE

Female

Modern American female name created from blending popular sounds, with no explicit meaning but often associated with 'hedgehog valley' or 'conqueror'.

HARLEE

Male

Modern American female name created as a counterpart to Harley, meaning "from the hare field" in Old English. It gained popularity among parents seeking distinctive names for daughters, peaking at number 658 in the U.S. in 2014.

HARLEEN

Female

Irish feminine given name derived from the surname Ó hEirinn, translating to "descendant of Ireland," signifying pride in one's heritage.

HARLEEQUINN

Female

Harlequinn is an Italian-origin given name derived from 'Harlequino', meaning 'clever servant' associated with commedia dell'arte, popularized in literature like Dumas' 'Man in Iron Mask'.

HARLEI

Female

African American name derived from Harley meaning 'strong' or 'powerful', with a modern variant spelling.

HARLEIGH

Male

English name derived from Old English "here," meaning "army" or "warrior." It has evolved into a unique, captivating female name popularized in recent years for its elegant appeal and distinctive spelling.

HARLEIGH

Female

English unisex name with roots tracing back to medieval times. It originated as a surname, derived from 'here' meaning 'army' and 'leah' signifying 'wooded area', translating to 'army clearing'. Today, Harleigh is popular in English-speaking countries like the U.S., ranking among top 1000 boys' names in 2019.

HARLEM

Male

The name Harlem has African American origins and is inspired by the historic neighborhood in New York City, symbolizing African American heritage and cultural identity.

HARLEM

Female

African American given name derived from the historic Dutch city Haarlem, popularized by New York's vibrant neighborhood known for its rich African American cultural heritage.

HARLEN

Male

Uncommon yet powerful English name derived from 'here', meaning 'army' or 'warrior', and '-len', denoting a small settlement. It carries echoes of ancient warfare and conquest, while also suggesting tranquility through its association with clearings.

HARLEN

Female

English name derived from the Old English word 'herla', meaning 'strong, noble'.

HARLENE

Female

Unique Germanic name meaning "falcon play" or "hawk game", derived from Old German words hagal (hawk) and leik (play).

HARLEQUIN

Female

Distinctive French name with Italian roots, derived from 'harlechino,' a colorful clown in commedia dell'arte, signifying wit and humor.

HARLEQUINN

Female

Italian-derived female name coined by Barbara Cartland in her 1967 novel, 'Harlequinn'. It represents qualities like creativity and wit.

HARLES

Male

Rare French male given name derived from Old German 'Hargis', meaning "army hostage" or "warrior captive".

HARLESS

Male

English surname derived from 'here' (army) plus '-less', signifying 'without warriors'. It originated as a nickname for peaceful individuals who avoided military service.

HARLETH

Male

Rare, distinctive given name with unknown origins and meaning, possibly derived from Old English "har" combined with "-leth", or variant spelling of Harlow/Harlo.

HARLEY

Male

English given name for males, originating from the Old English 'Hære', meaning 'hare'. It also relates to the Anglo-Saxon surname 'Harley', denoting 'from the hare field'.

HARLEY

Female

English name derived from the Old English word 'Hære', meaning 'hare'. It was initially used as a surname but has since become popular as a given name for boys, often associated with speed and power due to its connection with the famous motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson.

HARLEYANN

Female

Distinctive American girls' name composed of German 'Harley', meaning 'hare' or 'deer meadow', and Latin 'Ann', meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

HARLEYMAE

Female

Uncommon, uniquely American name formed by combining 'Harley', meaning strength or stag deer, and 'Mae', meaning grace or wished-for child.

HARLEYQUINN

Female

Harleyquin is a modern, unique name derived from DC Comics' Harley Quinn, created in 1992. It combines 'Harley,' meaning 'meadow' or associated with motorcycles, and 'Quinn,' meaning 'intelligence' or 'wise.'

HARLEYRAE

Female

Rare and distinctive name of unknown origin, believed to be a modern creation chosen for its unique sound, or as a blend of two names liked by the parents. Despite its rarity, it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and Australia.

HARLEYROSE

Female

Distinctive female name combining English roots ("hare's field") and Latin ("flower"), with associations to motorcycle brand Harley Davidson and the beauty of roses.

HARLI

Female

Uncommon first name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted theory about its meaning.